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RWF 152E

2005 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,395 mi
Last recorded27,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG B18,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 152E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,395 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front lower arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside front upper arm dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 24,842 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 24,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,919 miles

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,919 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,416 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 20,372 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,960 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,959 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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RWF 152E is a 2005 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 18,959 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWF 152E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 21 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RWF 152E registered?

RWF 152E is a 2005 MG B, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is RWF 152E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWF 152E shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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